Lamar Odom: How His Kids Saved Him After His NBA Career Ended

Lamar lost almost everything this year — his wife, Khloe Kardashian, his once thriving NBA career — but his relationship with his kids, Destiny and Lamar Jr., saved him after he hit rock bottom, a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.

Lamar Odom, 34, may not be an NBA star anymore but he’s focusing on another role that’s even more important — being an amazing father to his two children, Destiny Odom, 16, and Lamar Odom, Jr., 12. Find out how these relationships have been his saving grace after a rough and rocky year.

Lamar Odom’s Kids: How His Children Saved Him After NBA Career Ended

Lamar is putting his family first right now and he’s loving hanging out with Destiny and little Lamar.

“He’s been spending a lot of time with his children recently, especially Destiny, and I can’t tell you how much he’s enjoying being a father, being there for his kids,” a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. “He’s been teaching Destiny about boys and how to always carry herself with high esteem. He’s been teaching her how to respect herself too and about sex.”

Lamar Odom & Khloe Kardashian: He Wants Her Back & To Have A Baby

“Everything [would be different],” a source told HollywoodLife.com exclusively. “She would be his main focus just like in the beginning. He wouldn’t let anything mess up his marriage. He’s not that man anymore. He grew up. At this point, Lamar realizes that he can give Khloe any and everything she wants, and that includes a child.”

“He thinks it’s their destiny to have a family,” our source added.

So HollywoodLifers, do YOU think Khloe and Lamar should reunite and have a baby together? Do you think Lamar is a good father? Let us know!